Cornelius
girl nameCornelius entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #1036 in 1888, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#1036
peak (1888)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1036 |
| 1890s | #1522 |
| 1900s | #1814 |
| 1910s | #2856 |
| 1920s | #2827 |
| 1930s | #3335 |
| 1940s | #3687 |
| 1950s | #4965 |
| 1960s | #5548 |
| 1970s | #6876 |
| 1980s | #7811 |
| 1990s | #12958 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Cornelius are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cornelius alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cornelius in 2025?
- Cornelius is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cornelius most popular?
- Cornelius peaked in 1888, reaching #1036 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cornelius with classmates?
- Cornelius will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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